Awards 2015 - Entries
Our inaugural awards show saw an unprecedented volume and variety of entries. 38 entries attracted 8 896 votes in the online Peoples Choice Awards and the website attracted over 10 000 unique visitors in the 6 month period of the awards promotion within South Africa.
Judges evaluated work on:
- Habitat – the configuration of architectural space within the Social Gain definition. Innovation in architectural design. Evidence of user satisfaction of occupier.
- Craft of architecture – the innovative exploration of materials and technique in the construction of the project
- Possibilities for the evolution of public architecture – An opportunity to contribute toward knowledge in the field; to mould public space and influence decision makers.
- Quality of visual and written submission – The quality and the imagination of the submission forms and important part of the communication process.
Tshilidzi Primary School
07/07/2016
Tshilidzi school hall, inspired by simple, yet playful forms, is adaptable in its form and function to allow it to address varying climatic conditions and the school’s needs and functions.
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Diepsloot with HOPE
07/07/2016
The transformation of a township form fearful, dreamless, hopeless community to an educated, skillful, hard working, future planning, hopeful community!
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SOS Children´s Village in Tadjourah, Djibouti
07/07/2016
A medina for children designed according to the extreme weather conditions, providing shades and ventilation with pedestrian streets that open themselves creating squares for children to play.
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Olievenhoutbosch/Mingha/Jane Furse HIV/TB Clinics
07/07/2016
Three HIV/TB Clinics in three different locations in the country within three months, constructed from shipping containers retrofitted and outfitted off site.
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Proposed Learners’ Support Centre for Gordon Road Girls’ School
08/08/2016
Proposed new remedial teaching facility for Gordon Road Girls' primary school, motivated by the principal's passion for education, and funded by a private donor. The construction of the project has commenced and is due for completion at the end of 2015.
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Mahwelereng Sports Node & Library
06/07/2016
The project forms part of an existing sports node which is characterized by a sports stadium, a public recreational park and a dam in the middle.
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